Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,
	The 62nd convention of the Northwest District LCMS has adjourned, but the Spirit filled work of the next triennium is just beginning.  The daily convention news is available on our website at www.nowlcms.org. You can go to the news of an individual day's events:  Pre-Convention News - http://www.nowlcms.org/Resources/Conv2009/2009-Pre-NewsletterFINAL.pdf June 18 Elections - http://www.nowlcms.org/Resources/Conv2009/62ndAnnualConv.pdf  June 19 News - http://www.nowlcms.org/Resources/Conv2009/2009 SaturdayDailySheet.pdf Post-Convention News- The final newspaper from the convention will be posted here on 6-26-09.  OR just look through the entire convention page at: http://www.nowlcms.org/General_Services/ConvResources.aspx   The Northwest District in convention elected many new officers, including a new District President.  President-elect Rev. Paul Linnemann will be installed August 29, 2009, 3:00 PM at Zion Lutheran Church in Portland, Oregon. Pastor Linnemann currently serves Our Redeemer Church in Tigard, OR.
	Here is a grid of the final elections results:
	Northwest District Convention 2009 Elections Results   District President Rev. Paul Linnemann 1st VP Rev. Jonathan Dinger 2nd VP & Alaska Regional VP Rev. Jonathan Rockey 3rd VP & Puget Sound Regional VP Rev. Ted Werfelmann 4th VP & Oregon Regional VP Rev. Mark Hoelter 5th VP & Inland Empire Reg VP Rev. Dan Kunkel 6th VP & S. Idaho Regional VP Rev. Phil Bohlken District Secretary Rev. Langdon Reinke Board of Directors-Lay Linda Borecki   Julia Riess   Dave Schilling   Scott Wolfram Board of Directors-Commissioned Linda Kuhlmann District Nominating Committee-Lay Jim Cullen Dist Nom Committee-Commissioned Bob Fossum District Nominating Committee-Clergy Rev. Bruce Rumsch Synod Nominating Committee Rev. Dr. Warren Schumacher Board of Regents-Lay Jack Menashe   Terry Wilson Board of Regents-Commissioned Bob Fowls Board of Regents-Clergy Rev. Bruce (Max) Biesenthal Circuit 1 Gary Clark Circuit 2 Wilbur Gehrke Circuit 3 Peter Pagel Circuit 4 Terry Merrill Circuit 5 John Luttmann Circuit 6 Eric Lange Circuit 7 Richard Kiessling Circuit 8 Tony Schultz Circuit 9 Michael Warmbier Circuit 10 Robert Cutler Circuit 11 Baldwin Camin Circuit 12 Jerry Reinke Circuit 13 Allan Johnston Circuit 14 Mark Adams Circuit 15 Stephen Brehmer Circuit 16 Steve Nickodemus Circuit 17 Jeffry Berndt Circuit 18 Kyle Heck Circuit 19 August Lubkeman Circuit 20 Ernie Lassman Circuit 21 Roger Dallman Circuit 22 Ray Hagan Circuit 23 Richard Peterson Circuit 24 Mario Ancira Circuit 25 Dennis Morner
	The Final results of the resolutions are listed below, and the resolutions will be posted on the web in their entirety early in July.  The minutes & proceedings will be sent electronically to all in early September and posted on the district website.
	Northwest Convention 2009 Resolution Results Resolution Title Convention Action 1-01a To Allow Ministers Of Religion–Commissioned To Serve As Delegates At Conventions Adopted as amended 1-02a To Support The Work Of The Blue Ribbon Task Force On Synod Structure & Governance Adopted as amended 1-03a To Retain Licensed Deacon Program Adopted as amended 1-04 To Memorialize The Synod To Revise Bylaw 4.3.2   1-05a To Realign Alaska Into Two Circuits Adopted as amended 1-06a To Recognize Synod Trained Church Workers Not On Synod’s Roster For IRS Purposes Omnibus A 1-07 To Accept Reports A-L         2-01a To Continue “Tracking The Spirit” as an Effective Movement of Outreach for the 21st Century Adopted as amended 2-02a Resolution Regarding End of Life Issues Adopted as amended 2-03a To Minister To Youth In A Post-Church, Postmodern Culture Adopted as amended 2-04 To Utilize Graduates Of LAP combined in 1-03 2-05 To Encourage Intentional Outreach To The Older Generation Adopted 2-06a To Memorialize The Synod To Include Disabilities Awareness Ministry Training In The Curricula Of Synod's Seminaries & Universities Adopted as amended 2-07 To Work With Other Christians To Reach Those Who Do Not Know Christ And Memorialize Synod To Do The Same   2-08 Stewards Of Creation Adopted 2-09 To Encourage Operation Barnabas Training Seminars Adopted 2-10 To Thank The Lord Of The Church For Blessing President Schumacher With Gifts Of Leadership & To Recognize His Use Of Those Gifts In Dedicated ~ Service To The District & To The Church Adopted with resolved "president emeritus" be granted 2-11 To Accept Reports M-Z Adopted Omnibus Resolution A Overtures 1-05, 1-06, 1-11, 1-13 Adopted as amended, replaced 1-13 with 1-6a Omnibus Resolution C Overtures 1-04, 1-07, 1-09, 1-10 Sent by convention back to committee
	The Convention honored President Emeritus, Rev. Dr. Erhart Bauer, on the occasion of his 50th anniversary of Ordination; and the Convention honored retiring Rev. Dr. Warren Schumacher, with the title, President Emeritus of the Northwest District.
	The new director of Consultation to Clergy (CTC), Rev. Phil Streufert was introduced, and also the ELCA Bishops of region 1 who mutually support and sponsor CTC.
	The featured inspirational speaker was Rev. John Nunes, President and CEO of Lutheran World Relief (LWR), who rejuvenated the assembly, prior to the presidents reception held at the Doubletree hotel.
	Sad News Mr. William "Bill" Brackman, a member at Lutheran Church of St. Paul, Graham, Washington, and a delegate to the 62nd District Convention, Portland, Oregon, slipped and fell on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at the Oregon Convention Center hitting his head on the floor.  Emergency services were called and Bill was transported to Emanuel Hospital for medical attention.  As the prayers of the entire convention gathering surrounded Bill and his family, Bill remained in ICU and his condition did not improve.  Pastors Gary Clark and John Biermann also were on hand at the hospital to pray with and support the family.  On Friday afternoon, June 19, Bill peacefully entered his heavenly home with his family by his side. Graveside services for family members will be held on Friday, June 26, 2009.  A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at 1:00 PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 720 W. Main Street, Puyallup, WA with Pastor Gary Clark officiating. The prayers of delegates and District staff will continue to surround the family of Bill as God walks beside them in their sadness and provides the strength they need to get through the days ahead.  As you lean on God for that strength, we pray that the Brackman family will remember Psalm 84:5 - "What joy for those whose strength comes from the Lord." May the Peace that Jesus brings be with you all! A PRAYER SHAWL - A VISIBLE REMINDER OF “THE SPIRIT GIVES LIFE” A prayer shawl was dedicated by the Convention Chaplain during the final prayer on Saturday, Cheryl Ramirez, creator of the prayer shawl shared with the attendees how God had provided for each detail of the circumstances surrounding the shawl and its recipient – the family of the delegate who died following a fall at the Convention Center’s front door…  Cheryl had come to the Northwest District Convention as a volunteer for one day. She was not sure what exactly to expect but she was certain that God had called her there to be in the Prayer Tent area. This area was dedicated for those who desired to lift prayer requests received from convention attendees and exhibitors; join in corporate prayer; be prayed over; or to reflect and meditate in a quiet place.  Click here for the rest of the story.